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Scratched disk
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Anyway to unscratch a disk, without spending loads of money?
My dad said use toothpaste (!) but not whitening, and that's all we have... So is there any other way?
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My dad said use toothpaste (!) but not whitening, and that's all we have... So is there any other way?
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Clean the disc. Even if a CD isn’t actually scratched or scuffed, dust, oil, and other surface contaminants can prevent it from playing properly. Thus cleaning the disc should always be your first move.
Run warm water over the damaged disc to remove dust.
If there is stubborn dirt or grease on the disc, gently rub it with your finger while you are washing it, and use a gentle detergent or liquid soap (with the water) or rubbing alcohol (in place of water). Any time you rub or wipe a CD, you should do so by starting at or near the center of the disc and rubbing straight outward toward the edge to prevent further scratching.
Shake the water off and let the disc air-dry (do not dry it with a towel or cloth, and don't sun-dry it either).
Thanks NAUN... will run the tap :-p
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Copy it afterwards though, as they have a habit of returning no matter what method you use.